Dumpling World

Juicy pan-fried buns and passion fruit cucumbers are so refreshing. The beef stew noodle soup is flavorful, and the noodles are cooked perfectly. Definitely recommend!

Enjoyed this spot, maybe not THE best in the city but still decent. I loved the spicy wontons, really great spices. I love that they give chili oil and black vinegar on the table, and the pitcher of lemon ice water without asking is something every Austin restaurant should take note of. Pork thumb buns were good, garlic bok choy is good and I loved dipping it in the vinegar and chili oil but I don’t typically order it so I don’t have a lot to compare it to. Chicken chow mein could be more flavorful in my opinion but it was still decent and the chicken was not dry at all and had a decent amount of it. Lemon supreme tea was delicious, I love that is on the less sweet side. Strawberry tea with popping boba was also really good, more sweet than the lemon tea without being overly so. Staff is attentive without being overbearing, and the food came out in good time. A little pricey in the end for 4 food items and 3 teas at $80 total though.

Dumpling world is a small Chinese restaurant in the triangle that specializes in different types of dumplings. They have a few other dishes, but I haven’t tried anything but dumplings here. Their dumplings are big, probably at least twice the size of dumplings at most restaurants so order accordingly. The service is great and the parking situation is typical on the triangle. It can be a little hard, but there’s parking garages as well.

Delicious! I had the passion fruit cucumber as an appetizer and it was sweet, almost like a cool dessert. The dumplings were great I had the steamed braised pork dumpling they were hot and stuffed with well seasoned meat

The service is great - food came out quickly and we were sat quickly. The braised beef noodle soup is just ok - the flavor just wasn’t there but they give you a lot. The pork soup dumplings were good and the green beans were good too and they give you tons of beans. Next time I’d stick to the dumplings. Price was ok.

Where to Start, everything is soooo good here. Today I had the spicy beef braised soup. Do not miss out on this soup. It’s phenomenal. Full of flavor, homage noodles and slow cooked beef. I never leave this place without something on my shirt, it’s THAT GOOD!! The staff here are amazing and if you have any questions they are eager to answer, guide or recommend. Don’t miss out on this dish and restaurant.

Food was great everything was hot, fresh, and tasteful. We got the pork soup dumplings, beef and onion spicy and sour dumplings and spicy braised beef noodle soup. We most liked the noodle soup the meat was very tender. We also tried the taro and brown sugar milk teas and they were delicious, the taro tea especially.

I went here with a friend to have dumplings for dinner. This was my first time eating here. Everything was very tasty! 🥟The Curry Chicken and Potato Stickers and the Chicken and Corn Pot Stickers were my favorite. They had such a nice flavor. The service was great. My only minor complaint is that it gets very loud in the restaurant since it is one large room with nothing to break up the sound when the restaurant is full.

The restaurant was very clean and spaciou and the service was friendly and quick. The food though was amazing!! Everything we had was delicious (green beans, curry beef potsticker, fried soup dumplings and eggplant noodle) but I cant say enough about the soup dumplings! Iʻve had steamed ones before but these were fried and absolutely fabulous with the extra crispy chewy texture.

Large variety of legit dumplings, from soup dumplings (xaio long bao) to pan fried dumplings to boiled and steamed dumplings with various fillings. The soup dumplings were plump and very juicy filled with flavorful soup and a must try. All the food came out quickly. Bright casual ambiance good for lunch, hanging out with friends, casual dinner with family. Fast efficient no frills service. Nice parking lot with a decent amount of spaces.

Dumplings for days! Modern dumpling shop with dumplings of all types, it feels like a refined version of your home. The dumplings themselves are actually pretty good. Well seasoned fillings, good dumpling skin, and portions are good. The dumpling sizes are definitely larger than you would think, so you can get fuller than normal eating dumplings. In order of like: 1. Pork soup dumplings: juicy plump purses of not too hot soup. Generous on the soup, well seasoned and skins thin enough - could be a little thinner imo. I'm missing the ginger on the side with the vinegar and chili oil, but they are large soup dumplings. Broth isn't scalding, so you can one shot it if you want, but definitely savory porky goodness. 2. Pork and scallion thumb dumplings - think mini pan fried buns with a little bit of pork filling. It's juicy and goes great with chili oil and vinegar. I love me the crisp. 3. Spicy and sour pork and chive dumplings - good on a cold day, plump boiled dumplings with a little back of the throat heat and sour profile is delectable. But nothing special either compared to the others. All that said, it is really expensive for dumplings, even if the portion size is decent. And it's definitely better in a large group so you can try a lot of stuff. Parking is surprisingly painful in the Triangle, but you can find some in the garage eventually. But everything is close, so walking is fine.

casual authentic dumpling spot which so many flavors and different type of dumplings to try. by far the biggest and juiciest dumplings i've had. will definitely be coming back as everything we tried was delicious, just as good as remembered from when i first came! clean and lots of seating with typical asian service.

This place definitely needs to be higher on your list for soup dumplings! While visiting ATX, I randomly found it when searching on google maps and figured I'd give it a try based on the reviews. I was actually blown away. Everything we ordered was SO good (soup dumplings, combo fried rice, & sweet & sour dumplings). For the two of us, this was more than enough food and we were stuffed at the end. The wait wasn't long for a Friday night & I did notice they have the Yelp waitlist feature to put yourself on the list before you arrive so that's nice. I also loved how they give every table a pitcher of water. Overall, great experience and definitely will be back when I'm in town.

Been wanting to try this place for awhile and I was finally able to and glad I did. The funny thing is when i got my menu I think a couple of the pages were stuck together so I only saw the pot sticker options and the appetizers. I proceeded to order some appetizers and also some pot stickers and thought they had a limited menu as far as the options. I was also confused why when we ordered whether we wanted them steamed. We told them we would hold on to a menu in case we wanted more when i realized there were more pages of soup and steamed dumplings. We had 6 people with us so we were able to try quite a few different dumplings, pot stickers, and soup dumplings. Everything we ordered was delicious. The one item that the majority of the table didn't care for was a curry dumpling. There was nothing bad about it, just kind of weird having curry in a dumpling. Service was fast and we loved the casual atmosphere. I also love the fact they dont close between lunch and dinner because often times we like to eat late lunch/early dinner.

I tried Dumpling World for the first time with a Monday lunch takeout, and I'm happy with my order. What first caught my eye when reading about this place was the sheer variety of dumplings to choose from. I ended up choosing pan-fried Thumb Buns (pork and scallion), Beef Chow Mein, and Soy Noodle Salad for my first try. I was only there to pick up my food, but the place looks pretty nice for dining in; the Mandarin pop music in the background adds a nice touch. I had a little trouble finding a parking spot, but I do like that the order is prepared quick. I'll definitely say the food is authentic. The pan-fried buns are delightful--exactly the kind of fresh filling with enough seasoning and flavor that it doesn't need soy sauce. It did come with a little cup of crispy garlic chili oil, which is a must-add if you like spicy food like I do. The Soy Noodle Salad isn't the type of soy noodle I'm used to, but the flavor is spot on. Right when I opened the container, the scent of sesame oil immediately told me the flavor was right, and I'm definitely going to enjoy it. A cold, spicy appetizer is a must for traditional Chinese food. The Beef Chow Mein is more on the saucy side than I expected. Not what I usually think of when ordering chow mein in the U.S.; different, but very good, and it reminds me of home! The bok choy, instead of onions and carrots, really adds a nostalgic taste to the meal. The dishes I tried today were very satisfying and promising. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying other dumplings on the menu.

Great Chinese spot! Came here on a Friday night. The place was pretty full but there were a few tables still open and my group of 3 got seated right away. We all shared the Chicken Fried Rice, Eggplant and Minced Pork Noodles, and the Pork and Mushroom Soup Dumplings. I'd say the noodles were my favorite dish but overall everything was pretty tasty. Very glad I got to try this place!

They were super busy on lunar new year but once I got the table, the service was quick. My food came out in no time. The beef noodle soup was really good. The meat was great and the bok choy wasn't overcooked. I need to try the dumplings next time (can't not when the place is called dumpling world!).

My kids never eat and they ate here! We didn't have a reservation but they fit us in a corner which is very nice of them. I recommend getting a reservation before you go because it was packed! The service was fast and they checked on us often which was nice. Highly recommend going with a group so you can share and try a lot of dishes.

Oh, Dumpling World, you are my world. Freshly made dumplings and noodle dishes jam packed with flavor. I hate when you get a chewy dumpling. Never the case here. Always good properly whether steamed or fried.

Popped in to Dumpling World for dinner on a Saturday night just before 6pm! Fortunately we were seated right away, but it got very packed shortly after. The service is casual and quick, and everything is brought out to you as it's ready. This place is clearly a very popular spot, and it did not disappoint! Price point is pretty on par with (if not slightly better than) similar joints around Austin. Everything was hot, fresh, and flavorful! I would definitely revisit. QUICK FACTS: - Parking? Yes, but since it's the Triangle, it can kind of be a pain to find if it's busy. There are a couple of garages with (free) open retail parking. We found the garage behind Dumpling World to be the easiest and most available. - Reservations? No, but you can join the Yelp waitlist if it's open. They turn tables over pretty quickly! FOOD & DRINK RATINGS: - Thai tea (not pictured, 5/5): Really tasty Thai tea that wasn't overly sweet! - Pork soup dumplings (5/5): Great flavor, size, amount of soup, and perfectly steamed skins. Some of the best soup dumplings I've had across Austin. - Pork & shrimp pan fried thumb dumplings (5/5): My favorite! So juicy and flavorful. I would have ordered more of these if I wasn't full. - Dry noodles (4/5): Loved the noodle texture. Good flavor. I would order again! - Sesame noodles (4/5): Tasty! The sauce actually had a little bit of a kick to it so it wasn't just straight peanut sauce.

Absolutely incredible!!! Huge menu with a variety of dumplings that are all made hit, fresh, and delicious. Amazing sizing and pricing. The service is super quick and the people are helpful to provide suggestions if you have questions. I can't say enough good things about this spot. I already am excited to go back and try other menu items!

My partner and I decided to come here for our Valentine's Day dinner date, and we were overall satisfied with the decision! Although the Yelp Waitlist was closed, our walk-in wait time was around 10-15 minutes, which was not bad at all considering that we came during prime dinner hours. We ended up ordering the classic Cheese Crab Puffs, a couple of dumpling orders, and a couple of noodle bowls. The Cheese Crab Puffs were crispy and delicious, and I loved how their sweet and sour sauce was homemade with tiny veggie slices infused into the sauce (which you usually don't see at the other places). My overall favorite dishes were the Beef & Onion Spicy and Sour Dumplings, Pan-Fried Thumb Buns (Shrimp & Pork & Chive), and the Eggplant & Minced Pork Noodle (dry bowl). I especially loved the savory and tangy broth that the Beef & Onion Spicy and Sour Dumplings came in -- could literally just sip that broth for days lol! The Spicy Braised Beef Noodle Soup wasn't my favorite because I felt like the beef could have been more tender and the broth was not as spicy or flavorful as I had hoped. Because it was Valentine's Day, they surprised us with a couple of free Soup Dumplings, which I would highly recommend ordering because the dumplings were perfectly made and contained the perfect ratio of meat and soup in my opinion! Dumpling World is an overall casual, yet homey, atmosphere and offered an efficient service model without lacking on an attentive customer experience. We'll absolutely be back for our next dumpling craving!

I've been back a few times and I always try a few things here, but the standout for me remains to be the eggplant pork noodles - the noodle texture is great, and I loved the savory sauce. There's plenty of seating, and service has always been great. It's a cute and quick spot to satisfy your dumpling craving in the central Austin area.

We found this place through Yelper reviews and we're really happy that we did. The two dumpling dishes we tried, fried and a dumpling soup, were fantastic as were the green beans. We liked the eggplant dish we ordered the best though. Great Chinese flavors and a super friendly staff too. And the contemporary interior was really comfortable in a nice area of Austin. I'd come back in a minute if I lived near Dumpling World. Can you maybe franchise a place In Utah for me?

The variety at this place is incredible. If I had four stomachs, I still would have had a hard time narrowing my decisions. This will become a must visit every time I'm in Austin.

Out-dumpling-standing!!! These were the best dumplings I've ever had. We tried almost every type on the menu, and they were all amazing. The spicy and sour dumplings were #1 and we had to order seconds! Prices were very reasonable. All five of us loved it. Total score!!!

We ordered chicken fried rice and pork+shrimp soup dumplings. The flavors of each were robust and delicious. The service was friendly and attentive. The wait staff was abundant. It's a great place to go with friends and enjoy an evening meal.

The food was great, and a large man with a beard named Chris showed me his hairy nips! He'll show them to anyone who orders "the special"

The soup dumplings are outstanding. Simple, savory and busting with juicy goodness. Not too thick on the wonton shell. Loved the crispy green been with pork. Very savory with a nice crunch. The pork and shrimp wonton soup was also delicious. The serving size was quite large. Service was friendly and prompt.

True to its name, dumpling world, has amazing dumplings! Service was wonderful and the food came out fast. Triangle has a good atmosphere and strong competition but they are bringing their best here. My girls gave it 5 out of 5 and they are notoriously difficult to impress.

New ish dumpling spot with fresh handmade dumplings and noodles. They're originally from Sugar Land, TX, near Houston. So hard to pick favorites since I genuinely enjoyed everything we tried! The soup dumplings have great texture, thin skin, and a generous amount of broth. The noodles are very well done, with a bouncy bite. The pork soup buns had a fair amount of broth as well, the skin is thinner than the bao-type skin you sometimes get with sheng jian bao. I liked the spicy and sour dumplings, thumb buns, and potstickers too! I really don't think you can go wrong with any of these menu items. Definitely a winning addition to the dumpling scene in Austin.

I hold all xiao long baos aka soup dumplings to the same standard as a well known Taiwanese restaurant chain, and Dumpling World held its own! You know it's good when the dumpling skin is thin but firm enough to contain the piping hot broth and yummy filling. A must order. Other items worth noting include their pan fried dumplings, spicy wontons, and beef noodle soup. Classic flavors and generous portions! The dishes were a tad greasy and inconsistent across different visits, but they still hit the spot fr fr. Like most Chinese restaurants, Dumpling World is definitely more about the food and less about the aesthetics. They can do a lot more with their wall decor and it was rather odd seeing their team attempt to install sun-blocking window films during service. Staff are all very friendly and helpful despite most of the dine in experience being phone-based. While I love the more central location, parking at The Triangle is rough! Between that and unpredictable wait times, I def recommend avoiding rush hours and popular days.

Ok, to be fair I might be a bit biased on this review considering I've been here multiple times but immediately after my first visit. I've only snapped a few photos so far but I've tried a TON of items off of this menu and I never leave disappointed. The service is always phenomenal and the environment is very busy. Every single time I've come it's never been "slow" for these folks. Be ready for a wait time during lunchtime and on the weekends. Every time off this menu is a 1000/5. The soup dumplings, the beef soups, the cream puffs. There is not a single bad item off this menu. My personal favorite (so far) is the Pork and Scallion spicy and sour dumplings and the red bean sesame balls. All soup dumplings are made fresh and are very hot, so be very careful! I like that the menu is not overwhelming with options but has just enough for anyone to find something they're looking for. I've already been back multiple times and will keep coming back. Dumpling world is AMAZING!!!

It is so exciting seeing Austin's Asian food scene expand in the past year alone. As soon as I heard about Dumpling World, I was eager to try with friends. Living up to the name, the xiao long bao was delicious and surprisingly held a lot of soup! The filling was juicy and flavorful too. On the other hand, the pot stickers weren't anything noteworthy. The skin was a bit on the thicker side. As for the noodles dishes, I personally would not recommend it. I tried their tomato egg, pork rib bone, and dan dan noodle dishes. All were lacking in toppings and the dan dan dish did not taste authentic. Above all, their stir fried long green beans was the most delicious. It is packed with umami from the bits of pork, black bean sauce, and garlic. I could literally just eat the green beans with a side of rice and be satisfied. Definitely order this dish if you come here! Service was fine and the restaurant is very clean as it is just opened recently. I would recommend others giving this place a shot!

I love seeing another Chinese restaurant open in Austin. I thought the food was really good but priced higher than expected. It feels like a trendy restaurant that is more upscale and catered to a more "diverse" crowd. I read other reviews complaining that it was really hot inside. They definitely fixed this problem as I had to put my sweatshirt on because the AC was so cold. They are known for their soup dumplings, and wow, they were really tasty. My friend and I ordered the pork xiao long bao to share. She ordered the Szechuan tan tan noodle, and I got the pan-fried pork soup buns. These soup buns were so fragrant. I love regular dumplings, but I didn't order them because I couldn't justify the price for not that many of them. The noodles were spicy and pretty good. It was confusing because they came to take our orders, but there were also QR codes at the tables that said to scan to order.

Located in the triangle between Lamar and Guadalupe, near a Jeni's Ice Cream shop, is a recently opened Dumpling World. I've had the opportunity to try out their menu twice: first for takeout, and second for dine-in. In both cases, parking was easy enough to find. I just slipped into one of those 2 hour parking spots and then walked over. Dumpling world offers an array of dumplings and other dishes. You can get your dumplings prepared as steamed, boiled, pan-fried, or swimming in sour spicy sauce (I believe they are boiled then placed in the vinegar-chili sauce). Different preparation methods come with different quantities of dumplings per order. For the fillings, you can choose from shrimp-pork-chive, pork-scallion, beef-onion, chicken-corn, spicy-tofu, bokchoy-mushroom, shrimp-paste. While you have multiple options to choose from, the restaurant does place restrictions on your order, however. For example, they prohibit ordering any xiaolongbao for takeout orders. Additionally, they prohibit mix and matches for dumpling orders. The only variety pack offered are the colorful dumplings. When dining in, orders are taken on a tablet; and payment is processed on the tablet. Booths line the perimeter of the restaurant, and tables fill the interior. The floor has a sticky / greasy texture near the kitchen and bathroom area. Cold water is provided by default. Hot water is available upon request. Tea does not seem to be offered. I did not find their chili oil to be particularly fragrant or spicy, so mixing it with vinegar is a better choice. This means their spicy wontons are not spicy, nor are they fragrant. In terms of fillings, I did enjoy their bokchoy-mushroom and chicken-corn steamed dumplings, as well as their standard xiaolongbao. I found that their beef-onion tended to contain some gristle which made them less enjoyable.

Dumpling World might just be the best place in Austin for xlb soup dumplings. With that said, i've heard from others online, that their non-dumpling items are just so-so. And so, for my visit we only got dumplings and a few of the side dishes...but no noodles or rice entrees. The restaurant was packed when we got there, but we only had like a 10min wait. It's a casual establishment; service was fairly quick. We got the xlb pork soup dumplings, spicy and sour pork scallion dumplings, the pan fried pork soup dumplings, the stir fried green beans, and the passion fruit cucumbers. The top items are definitely the soup dumplings--both the OG and the pan fried ones...although i might prefer the OG just a bit more. The xlb skins are thin and delicate but safe to be picked up by chopsticks--no breaks here! The soup inside is hot, juicy, and plentiful. Delish! The spicy/sour dumplings are pretty good. They come in 10s, which is a lot to me. Now for the sides...the green beans were a bit greasy for me; i know they're supposed to be, but they felt a lot greasier than i was used to. The cucumbers were refreshing, and nice to cut the grease from everything else. But i gotta say, the veggies prices are definitely pretty high. One little misstep in our dining experience was we had two soy sauce bottles with one mislabeled as vinegar at our table. They were able to swap it out and get us real vinegar, but it did take a bit of time for that to happen. Overall, a very enjoyable meal, and i'd be down to come back!

Nothing like comforting dumplings on a rainy day! Food: The soup dumplings are amazing here, flavor and texture were on point. Pan fried dumplings were also delicious, although a bit pricey. The beef noodle soup was pretty standard, and the green beans were great but on the salty side. Service: Sometimes difficult to flag someone down, but overall it was good. Vibe: Very casual and homey, there was a good mix of larger groups and small tables. Great spot to have a casual date or family outing.

I'm a dumpling gal. Always have been, always will be. When I heard that Sugar Land's Dumpling World was opening a shop in Austin, I had to visit. We arrived to Dumpling World about an hour before closing time, and were seated and given a large jug of water almost immediately. I visited Dumpling World with a small group so that we could try a variety of dumplings. We ordered the chicken and corn potstickers, pan fried pork and scallion thumb buns, pork and mushroom soup dumplings, and bbq pork buns. Our hands down favorites were the bbq pork buns and pan fried pork and scallion thumb buns. These two items had the best flavor that seemed distinct from the other items that we ordered. The bbq pork buns do not appear to be a permanent menu item, but were awesome so I hope Dumpling World reevaluated that. The soup dumplings and potstickers were okay but not my favorites. We also enjoyed adding their chili oil to our dumplings. Overall I'd recommend giving Dumpling World a try if you're craving a variety of dumplings. I will be back the next time I crave their tasty thumb buns.

First off, it smelled like bathroom in the restaurant. I'm not sure if they were having plumbing issues, but that was a little bit off-putting. The xiao long baos were decent and had good flavor, but felt a little pricy for what you get. I enjoyed the beef noodle soup and the dan dan noodles, but again, felt expensive for the quantity you get.

I popped in for a quick lunch and was thoroughly impressed with the variety of options available. I tried the shrimp & pork soup dumplings and the cheese crab puffs--both were absolutely delicious. The soup dumplings had a perfect blend of savory pork and succulent shrimp, encased in delicate, handcrafted wrappers. The cheese crab puffs were a delightful surprise, with a creamy, rich filling that paired wonderfully with the crispy exterior. The service was straightforward and efficient, perfect for a quick lunch break. While it wasn't exceptional, it was exactly what I needed--fast and to the point. Plus, with plenty of parking available on a Thursday afternoon, getting there was a breeze. The ambiance is inviting and ideal for a casual meal. And, for those who love boba, they have it on the menu! I didn't try it this time, but it's definitely on my list for the next visit. I may have made a bit of a mess with my soup dumplings, but that just added to the fun experience. Overall, Dumpling World is a fantastic spot for a quick, delicious lunch with plenty of options to explore. I'll be back to try more of their dumplings and maybe even a boba!

THE BIG: Located in the Triangle of Central Austin. Big open space and parking is available in the limited spaces around. Specializes in Shanghai pan fried soup dumplings. THE BLACK AND WHITE: The wife and I came here on a Sunday afternoon and there was a wait, however it was a quick wait (~15min). The negative thing about the experience was that one of their A/Cs were stolen so it was unbearably hot inside the restaurant. Fortunately they had some ice cold water to reduce some of the heat. As for dumplings, we got the pan fried soup dumplings (came in 4s), pan fried dumplings (came in 10s) and the xiao long baos (came in 6s). The xiao long bao broth wasn't as flavorful as I wanted it to be. The pan fried soup dumplings had a ton of soup, which made me a happy camper. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall the damage done for 2 pan fried soup dumplings, pan fried dumplings, and xiao long baos was ~$55. I'd say go to experience and come back if you're craving the pan fried soup dumplings.

Came on a random Wednesday and had no problem getting a table. They have a decent sized menu with different variety of cuisines which I liked. We heard great things about their dumplings so that's pretty much all we tried but I was very impressed. Their pan fried soup dumplings? Delicious! I could have 10 of them. The bottom is so perfectly fried and crispy and the soup was flavorful. We also had some pork dumplings and some spicy and sour dumplings. Both were amazing. Will definitely be back to try more in the menu.

The food and flavors here were on points, but I think many of the dishes were a little too salty. For example, the stirfry green beans were definitely too salty. Prices are a bit on the higher point, which is understandable because of the location but portion sizes are pretty reasonable for the price. The crab soup dumplings were so delicious. They were my favorite dish of the night. Totally worth the $20!

More like 4.5 stars This is the first Austin restaurant with XLB (soup dumplings) I can say is close in flavors to my favorite XLB from din tai fung. I travel to the west coast to get XLB because I haven't found a place in Austin that's comparable. We got the steamed pork and mushroom XLB and fried XLB, both were very good. The skin is not thick, broth is not salty, flavors on point. The green beans were somewhat greasy and salty for me. The restaurant got smoky/steamy, not sure if that's normal or just that evening. My eyes were getting watery from the smoke. There's a parking garage close by if you can't find street parking.

We were told it would be a 30 min wait but we were able to be seated within 10 min! I'm so excited for more XLB places to be opening up in Austin. And although things felt on the pricier side, everything was really good! The green beans were a great appetizer to start with, they tasted really fresh and crisp and had good flavor without being too salty. It was a little oilier than I would like but not too noticeably. The xiao long baos were great too. We tried the pork, shrimp & pork, and pork & mushroom. And the original pork takes away the cake. The broth is delicious. And I love how thin the dumpling skins were. But then also it was really easy to puncture and spill the soup so you have to be really delicate in picking these up. I was also a really big fan of how these were hot but not too hot for you to put the whole thing in your mouth. (I know you're supposed to sip the soup first but I like to just eat it all together.) One complaint I did have was that the spoons weren't big enough to hold the dumplings. And they were rounded on the bottom so you couldn't put your spoon down if you did place a dumpling inside anyways. The braised beef noodle soup had a very rich herbal broth. And the noodles were cooked perfectly. But the meat was a little tougher than I expected. And the pan fried thumb buns were good but not really anything special. I am excited for the pan fried pork soup buns to come available though!

For a first visit, it was not too bad. I'd say this is a solid 3.5 but no complaints from me. I went mainly for the soup dumplings since this is one of the few places that does them. I ended up dining in because you can't order them to-go, which makes sense because you want to enjoy these fresh. They were pretty good so I'd come back. They have black vinegar, soy sauce, and chili oil on the table so everything you need to enjoy dumplings are right there. I was seated pretty easily and there were already plates and cups on the table. They were fast in bringing me some water and even though I ordered on my phone, I did have someone stop by to check on whether I needed help ordering. I also ordered some Dan Dan noodles as takeout which wasn't my favorite but the noodles did hold the sauce nicely. I'd personally stick to the dumplings but I did like the open kitchen concept. You can see them making dumplings right as you walk in

Whenever a Houston based Asian restaurant opens one up in Austin, I delay my move out day by one month!! This place is legit. Pork soup dumplings: make sure to eat this over a bowl because this baby can squirt (I was going to do a raunchy joke but you can fill it in). The piping hot soup in the dumpling is so umami and the pork filling is perfectly tender. Shrimp&Pork&chive spicy and sour dumpling: a classic Chinese combination and a must try imo. Dumpling skin is nice and chewy and the filling tender and flavorful. Yes the price tag is a bit steep, but there's no where in Austin where you can eat quality dumplings for cheap. This is an establishment I will frequent.

The AC is not cool enough. It's very hot in here. Water should be delivered along with the cups but we didn't get water until we asked for it. The food is good though! I recommend the shrimp fried rice! The pork dumplings are also delicious. The noodles are ok-the best is the eggplant one. Plenty of parking at The Triangle.

New Chinese restaurant in Austin! I love how the Asian food scene is growing so rapidly here. Dumpling World is located right inside the Triangle, which means finding parking...took nearly 20 minutes. I gave up and parked at a future residents parking spot thinking it would be okay since the leasing office would be closed. Lucky guess because my car did not get towed :) My friends and I got sat immediately, but it was packed inside on a Friday at 6pm. I would say it's pretty hard to flag down waiters, but they're all really nice and helpful. We didn't realize you could order online, which is a really convenient tool. I actually thought the food itself was just okay. A lot of it was pretty under-seasoned. I would say to definitely order the pan-fried soup buns and the normal soup dumplings. Pass on the chicken and corn dumplings and eggplant/pork noodles. The texture of the noodles is great, but the actual eggplant/pork leaves you wanting something more. The chicken and corn dumplings had a ton of filling, but it was definitely pretty under-seasoned. I'd also skip the green beans. I don't know why but I just feel like everything was missing seasoning. I think my friends like Dumpling World, but I left feeling really underwhelmed. We ordered a lot of variety but the only two solid things were the soup dumplings and the pan fried pork buns. It's definitely not a bad option for Chinese food in Austin, and I'm definitely willing to come back and review again.

I have been seeing this all over my for you page so we decided to try it out! We waited around 30-45 minutes and I can adamantly say it was well worth the wait. The ambiance was okay. It was clean and relatively tidy. But despite having average ambiance, the food really knocked it out of the park. The Xiao long bao was larger than most I have had in the past, and incredibly flavorful and filling. The peanut sauce noodles were to out of this world. The pan fried dumplings had an amazing texture and flavor. I cannot wait to come back!

Breaking news! New dumpling spot open in downtown/central Austin! Downtown does have its fair share of Chinese restaurants, but most of them cater to a more upscale, sleek, modern vibe. Dumpling world, on the other hand, captures more of the homey, "seemingly more authentic" ambiance. Ok, but how is the food? Well, my quick tip is this: go to Dumpling World for dumplings. Groundbreaking, I know. We've tried nearly all dumpling styles they offer: soup dumplings (XLB), spicy wontons, spicy & sour dumplings, pan fried soup bun. All of them are absolutely delicious. Their other items are still decent...we've just had better at other spots. The green beans, the fried rice, the sesame noodle - they are all like 7 out of 10. Surprisingly, the Ube/Taro Milk Tea was a knockout! The last drawback to this place are the prices. I'd expect to pay less, but our bills from here are comparable to those sleek, modern DT eateries like Wu Chow, Qi, etc. Look, I get it, times are tough, but $15 for green beans is not it. So remember the motto - "go to Dumpling World for dumplings!" and you'll be happy.

We were pleasantly surprised with our first experience here. 1) BEST fried rice I've ever had in my life. 2) Soup dumplings were hot, not too gummy and had good flavor. 2) fried potstickers were good, would have liked them a little browner- just personal preference, I will request that next time. 3) the little dumplings (can't remember what they were called) were my FAVORITE. The staff was great, and super helpful and sweet. The decor was nothing to write home about. Our only real complaint was that the bathroom was kind of gross. We will be back!

Let's get into it: these are some of the best soup dumplings in Austin. Compared to places like Lin Asian Bar, which I think is a bit overpriced, these dumplings deliver great flavor at a better value. Even though the restaurant was about 70% full, the service was impressively fast, and they brought a pitcher of water to the table without us even having to ask--a nice touch. The soup dumplings were perfectly cooked and super flavorful, easily the highlight of the meal. The Szechuan noodles were also great, with a chewy texture and just the right amount of spice. Sadly, the steamed dumplings fell short with tough skin and bland flavor. My recommendation? Stick to the soup dumplings for the best experience!

Best dumplings in Texas! Went around 6pm and was sat immediately and kindly. servers were very attentive and the pricing wasn't too bad. I split the Pork Soup Dumplings, Pork and Chive Potstickers, and the Szechuan Tan Tan Noodles with my friend and in total we spent $40 not including tip. The restaurant was very beautiful and clean and the food was PHENOMENAL! I loved everything i ate and i will be coming again :)

Soo good. I usually order the spicy dumplings - . The price is fair, so I will definitely return.

Dumplings were quick and ready to order. The soup dumplings are pretty huge with lots of soup. I wished it came with strands of finger. The thumb print fries buns were very tasty and perfectly crisp. The chicken and corn potstickers didn't hit the spot though.